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Sliding window edge seal

Posted: Jun 19th, '19, 20:31
by pschauss
The sliding window on the starboard side of my boat has no seal where it overlaps the fixed glass pane. I have found a few sources for edge seal but they all want to sell it in 8’ lengths. Do you all know of any place which sells shorter pieces.

Re: Sliding window edge seal

Posted: Jul 17th, '19, 08:06
by pschauss
I ended up buying 8' of this stuff from Jamestown Distributors.

https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/u ... ?pid=12224 (SPR-750000810)

It fits nicely using the recommended glass setting tape although it is not an exact match for the aluminum channel which was used on the port side sliding window.

I have about 6' left over if anyone needs a short length.

Re: Sliding window edge seal

Posted: Aug 16th, '19, 07:48
by Marshall Mahoney
You may have already figured out a solution, but I used "window edge seal" from McMaster Carr. Had it on for about 1 year -- holding up good. Ran a thin bead of RTV on it before installing. My guess is it will last several years before needing replacement...

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Re: Sliding window edge seal

Posted: Aug 16th, '19, 09:09
by pschauss
The StanPro stuff I got from Jamestown worked well for me although installing it with the glass in place was a bit of a challenge. I was concerned that it would work loose, but, so far, it has not. It seems to have cut down significantly on the amount of rain water that gets in.

I have about 6' of it left if anyone wants some.

Re: Sliding window edge seal

Posted: Aug 16th, '19, 12:29
by SteveM
good info guys, I need to work on my windows as well.

What has anyone used to replace the "felts" along the bottom track?
And how do you get the old felts out?